Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 624

   Mesoscale Discussion 0624
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0938 PM CDT Fri May 03 2024

   Areas affected...portions of the Edwards Plateau of Texas

   Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 179...

   Valid 040238Z - 040445Z

   The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 179
   continues.

   SUMMARY...Local severe risk may continue for another 1 to 2 hours. 
   While a local extension of the WW in time may be needed locally, new
   WW issuance is not expected.

   DISCUSSION...Latest radar loop shows storms gradually diminishing in
   general across the region, in and near WW 179.  The strongest storms
   are ongoing now over the Kimble county vicinity, where large hail is
   indicated per recent WSR-88D data.

   While an overall decrease in storms should continue, and is
   supported by various CAMs, the Kimble county convection may continue
   for the next hour or two, shifting slowly 
   southward/south-southeastward with time.  Severe risk in this area
   appears sufficient to warrant a local extension of WW 179 beyond its
   scheduled 04/03Z expiration.

   ..Goss.. 05/04/2024

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...EWX...SJT...

   LAT...LON   29700017 30740041 30899982 30739938 30329924 29939919
               29700017